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Anchor Point

Nearby Parks

As a sign along Sterling Highway proudly proclaims, Anchor Point is the most westerly point on the North American continent accessible by a continuous road system. A town of 1,930 residents located 62 miles south of Soldotna and just 14 miles north of Homer, Anchor Point is known throughout the Kenai Peninsula for incredible scenery and around the world for exceptional sport fishing.

About Anchor Point

Captain James Cook’s ship, the HMS Resolution, lost a large Kedge anchor while attempting to sail north against the hard flowing tidal waters in the area in May 1778. That event led to the name Anchor Point for this quiet coastal community, the gateway to Kachemak Bay.

Visitors to Anchor Point will find a selection of lodging, restaurants, grocery stores, a tackle shop, an antique shop, an art gallery, a museum and incredible views. On a clear day, four active volcanos can be seen from Anchor Point – Redoubt, Iliamna, Augustine and Douglas.

Things to do

The Anchor River begins attracting king salmon anglers the weekend before Memorial Day and then offers more excitement through the summer and fall with fisheries of Dolly Varden, silver salmon and steelhead trout. May to September, local sports fishing charter operators utilize a tractor launch on the beach to put clients on Cook Inlet’s big halibut, salmon and other sport fish.

Anchor Point is more than just incredible fishing, though. The area also offers birding, hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Guided excursions available in the area include bear viewing, marine tours, kayaking, flightseeing, dog sledding and ecotourism. The Anchor Point beach is a popular spot to see and film bald eagles and shorebirds.

To reach the most westerly highway point, follow Anchor River Road (Beach Road) from town to its end, where you’ll find a viewing deck and telescopes overlooking Cook Inlet and a sign designating this special point.

Attractions

Charter Fishing

Charter fishing boats based in Anchor Point provide anglers easy access to the Cook Inlet fishery. Halibut fishing is most popular from May through September. In May and June and again from late June through July charter captains focus on king salmon in the Cook Inlet and then silver salmon from mid-July to the middle of August.

Clamming

Western shore of the Kenai Peninsula, including Anchor Point, is renown for its clamming and both locals and visitors harvest hundreds of thousands of razor clams annually from the muddy shoreline at low tide.

Kids All-American Fishing Derby

Held on the Saturday of National Fishing Week, the Kid's All-American Fishing Derby is highlighted by a big fish contest and casting contests for children. All events are free to kids under the age of 16 and followed by a picnic for contestants and families.